The U.S. stock market will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 for the observed Independence Day holiday, because July 4 falls on a Saturday that year.

What to know

  • Closed day: Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • Reason: Independence Day is observed on the preceding Friday when July 4 lands on a Saturday.
  • Applies to: NYSE and Nasdaq follow the same holiday schedule.

Related timing

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026: bond markets have an early close at 2:00 p.m. ET.
  • Friday, July 3, 2026: stock markets are fully closed.

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